Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In
Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez talk all things baseball with hot topics, great guests, and exciting discussion.
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Episodes
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
The MLB season is getting close to wrapping up, and a lot of teams are battling for playoff spots. We go over that, and player stats. Were we way off on our preseason predictions for award winners? Also, why are such a small number of hitters batting over .300? We talk about the start of the Miami Dolphins' season, and Tua's great performance. Is Tyreek Hill the best WR in the NFL? Aaron Rodgers' injury, and much more on episode 51 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In turns 50. On this 50th episode Mike and Armando recall some of the best moments of Up & In. We also talk MYBA Fall League, how the DD teams are doing, and about one rule that they may not agree with. The Yankees have turned to their young studs. Is this a glimpse into their 2024 season? The Marlins are back in the mix. And we go over the Julio Urias situation in Los Angeles.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Episode 49 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In welcomes back 2000 MLB First Round pick David Espinosa. Espy, who owns Swing Kings Miami, talks little league baseball, and about his son's upcoming season. He also discusses analytics in MLB with Mike and Armando, and how it's affecting the game. He believes big changes are coming to the Yankees organization, and believes analytics is a culprit for their demise this season. Also, Ken Griffey Jr. a soccer game photographer? This and much more on Episode 49.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Episode 48 focuses on Shohei Ohtani's injury. Torn UCL for arguably the best player in baseball. What does that mean for his future? Does his price go down in free agency? Will he ever pitch again? What suitor would benefit the most from his power bat? Listen to what we have to say. Yankees continue to stink. Where does this team stack up with the underachieving teams of the 1980s? Also, the Perfect Game Back to School Tournament is done. Find out what we took out of it, and about safety in baseball for little leaguers.
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In welcomes back Alex Delgado, Commissioner of Miami Youth Baseball Association. He talks to us about the upcoming Fall League, and all the preparation that goes into it. He also gives advice to parents who have kids playing for the first time on a public team at a MYBA tournament, about respecting umpires, and how to handle any comments from people on other teams. Alex also talks about coaching summer baseball, his two sons playing, and the importance of continuing to play throughout the summer months. We also go into the Tim Anderson vs. Jose Ramirez fight, the Orioles suspending broadcaster Kevin Brown, and about the state of umpiring in the big leagues.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Mike and Armando break down the MLB trade deadline. The Yankees and the Mets are the big losers for the day. Mets trade everyone, Yankees only make one insignificant move. Hear our opinion on what the Bronx Bombers should do next. One of the big winners? The Miami Marlins. The Fish are looking to win. Also, who are the best Marlins players of all-time? Find out who we think deserves to be in the all Marlins team. The little league fall season is upon us. Mike goes over the biggest changes for kids playing in a public league for the first time. Armando talks about Terence Crawford's huge win over Errol Spence, and much more.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Armando and Mike talk about the Little League fall season, and proper hitting mechanics on Episode 45 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In. Alex Rodriguez spoke about how he was taught to hit a ball, and it caused a stir because it goes against the launch angle being taught to young players today. Which way is the right way? Find out what we think. The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and the Angels are keeping Shohei Ohtani. Are they now the favorites to keep the Japanese superstar and make him the highest paid player in history? We talk Marlins' trade rumors, Lionel Messi in Miami, and about the upcoming super fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence.
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Mike and Armando are back for episode 44 with a very special guest, Robert Caminas. Mr. C, who's a teacher at St. Brendan Elementary in Miami, and a Diamond Dreams Miami dad, talks about his son Justin's little league journey from 4-years old through 11-u. He goes over the ups and downs, his son's dedication and love for the game, and gives advice to the parents of kids who are just starting out with their 4, 5, and 6-year olds. Very valuable nuggets through the podcast. You do not want to miss it. We also talk Marlins, and how the Yankees must blow it all up to get back to winning.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Did the Yankees ruin their legendary uniforms by placing an advertisement on it? Mike and Armando discuss that on Episode 43 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In. We also go hard after Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman. Is it time for a change? We recap the All Star Game and Home Run Derby, talk about a potential huge trade, and we rate the Disney World Parks from 1 through 4. Mike also lets us in on a secret about the best snack in Disney. Armando's son's birthday recap, and a true story about Chuck E Cheese. That and much more on episode 43.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Episode 42 of Diamond Dreams Miami is in the books, and we cover a lot, from the significance of number 42 (Mariano Rivera and Jackie Robinson) to kid birthday parties, parents in Taekwondo vs. baseball parents, amazing hats from Negro League teams, the Marlins, Cubans in the All-Star Game, the Damian Lillard rumored trade to the Heat, cocaine in The White House, and Reptilian humans. Do you believe they exist? Thank you for all the support.